Anyone riding with 8.5j 18"/19" and are these good brands Borbet or Rondell

[eta76]

Been looking at some new wheels for weeks now. Every time I find a model which I like, it is only available in 8.5j 18" et40 (sometimes et50).

After having hundreds of posts, I still don't know if I should try this. Some say they have et35, some say they have et52. (All 8.5").

Currently my Fr is not more lowered then standard. Would I get into trouble when trying tires in 225/40/18 with a 8.5jx18 wheel ? Borbet's website says it will fit.

My yellow Leon with a Borbet CC 18" (probably look like 19" as MS-Paint.exe doesnt work that ideal):
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Trying to find other wheels, I found another pair of 8.5j x 18: (Rondell #48)

Borbet seems like a solid manufacturer, I dont think the CC will be there lightest wheel. Can't find much about Rondell. Any comments ?

 

[eta76]

I can post pictures:

Trying to find other wheels, I found another pair of 8.5j x 18: (Rondell #48)

 

[andyccr]

All I can say is that Rondell wheels would be my only choice for an Escort Cosworth !!! And if you need to ask about Borbet being a good manufacturer or not then I don't think you've done much research ! Borbet is used massively on the VAG scene, especially old school Golf Mk1/2/3 guys

 

[eta76]

Borbet is used often, but also very cheap. So could be, that everybody buys cheap wheels, instead of good wheels.
But it seems Borbet has low prices and good quality

 

[rllmuk]

Better Borbet than the plethora of reps about these days.

 

[eta76]

Any comments on Dezent ? I like the Dezent F(7.5j) and Dezent M (8.0j).

Or any other 8.5j wheel ? I cant find many pictures of 8.5j, but probably because it sticks out to much ?

 

[andyccr]

Dezent, made in Germany and TUV approved. We sell loads of Dezent wheels and have never had any problems with build quality or paint finish.

Andy

 

[eta76]

I got these: Rondell 0048 18" 8.5j et45 with Toyo T1-R 225/40/18 tires

I will make some photo's to show how they fit the arches. It fits very nicely

 

[M6TT F]

Look good, quite similar to the seat oem 18" andromeda rims

 

[eta76]

Yes, but those stick out a little, these have depth in the heart of the wheel. I think this gives better lighting effect.

 

[eta76]

The backwheel doesnt stick out, the front wheel, stays just within the limits